News bites: April 29, 2026
by tccolb
Hyun Bong-shik, Sohn Seok-gu, Ha Jung-woo, Ji Chang-wook, Seo Hyun-woo
- A new period film called The Generals (working title) is in the works on Netflix, lining up Sohn Seok-gu (Nine Puzzles) and Ha Jung-woo (Mad Concrete Dreams) to play real-life historical figures Roh Tae-woo and Chun Doo-hwan, respectively. With filmmaker Yoon Jong-bin (The Match, Nine Puzzles) at the helm, the action-suspense will be diving into the stormy political landscape of 1980-90s South Korea, along with Ji Chang-wook (The Manipulated), Hyun Bong-shik (Mad Concrete Dreams), and Seo Hyun-woo (Honour). [Xports News]
- Speaking of period-political tales, promos have kicked off on Disney+ with the first bundle of stills for Made in Korea 2. The sequel moves ahead to 9 years after the events of Season 1 and the tension remains thick between our three returning leads: Hyun Bin (Crash Landing on You), Jung Woo-sung (Tell Me That You Love Me), and Woo Do-hwan (Bloodhounds 2). The new second season will be coming to our screens later this year. [Xports News]
- On SBS, we’ll be strapping in on May 8 for a timeslip journey on My Royal Nemesis, where the executed concubine Im Ji-yeon (Nice to Not Meet You) makes a mighty jump from Joseon to the 21st century, present day. Pictured next to her chaebol co-star Heo Nam-joon (A Hundred Memories) in the newly released poster, the fantasy rom-com has PD Han Tae-sub (Cheer Up, Stove League) directing and scripts by Kang Hyun-joo (Lost in Starlight). [SBS]
- MBC’s Fifties Professionals has come out with a new poster as well, showcasing a three-way face-off between our story’s ajusshi trio: Shin Ha-kyun (The Auditors), Oh Jung-se (We Are All Trying Here), and Heo Sung-tae (Phantom Lawyer). Helmed by PD Han Dong-hwa (Shadow Detective) with writing by Jang Won-seop, the action-comedy will be launching on May 22 and will be broadcasting on weekends, following Perfect Crown. [MBC]
- A hero series – though a little more bumbling – awaits us also on Netflix, assembling Park Eun-bin (Hyper Knife), Cha Eun-woo (Wonderful World), Choi Dae-hoon (Pro Bono), and Im Sung-jae (Law and the City) in the latest characters stills. Together, they are The WONDERfools and will be saving the streets of 1999 South Korea when the comedy-adventure begins on May 15. Production is being led by PD Yoo In-shik (Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim) and writer Heo Da-joong (Extreme Job). [Sports Donga]
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